horseman2003
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Rebuilding SBS 2003 - Migrating Clients
We have a SBS 2003 that went belly up. I've had to format the whole server and build it from scratch. I have now re-built it and everything is as it was, every single networks setting, server name etc. Only thing is now in Active Directory I no longer have the machines of Users listed. When I try to re-attach the client PC using http:\\servername\connectcomputer I am unable to do so. Is there an easy way of migrating the users and PC's onto this new server so that I will not loose the local profiles on the users PC's and basically have little work to do. The client computers are able to see the new built server under My Network places. Can any one help??
Compaq_Engineer
The short answer I'm afraid is no. I think you are going to have to remove each client from the domain, rejoin the domain and then recreate the users profile, copying files locally if needed (for eg My Documents)
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Then install another DC. :)
It only costs you a Server2003 Std license, and you can use the server as Domain Controller and backup DHCP (or redundanct DHCP). It can run on old server or desktop equipment with minimum specs.
It only costs you a Server2003 Std license, and you can use the server as Domain Controller and backup DHCP (or redundanct DHCP). It can run on old server or desktop equipment with minimum specs.
HUH? Did you really intend to post that in this question? Because it has nothing at all to do with it.
Jeff
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Jeff
TechSoEasy
Wrong question.
Good advice, but not for this.
Sorry,
Alan
Good advice, but not for this.
Sorry,
Alan